Chapter 1435 - 1041: Trying to Leave Without Facing the Consequences?

Chapter 1435: Chapter 1041: Trying to Leave Without Facing the Consequences?

As soon as these words were spoken, all the Demon Cultivators present began to feel uneasy.

This old thing is the most cunning, could he be planning to run away?

"Then, I would trouble you to write a visiting card, but as for the visitor... you may leave it blank for now." The City Lord personally offered the pen, ink, paper, and inkstone, while whispering in his mind, in terms of accumulated wealth over the years, the City Lord’s Mansion may not compare to the Commerce Association, but it is far stronger than the average Demon Cultivator.

If he were to collect his wealth and belongings, bring his family to the Otherworld, and start anew, becoming a City Lord again might be impossible. Perhaps he could buy some land and become a wealthy landlord.

The thought of losing the City Lord position, with its power and influence, which could extend the family’s glory, made his heart bleed.

It’s not easy to blend in even in the Otherworld, for an outsider Demon Cultivator to adapt is no small feat!

Moreover, after being in a position of power for so many years, his network and foundation are deeply rooted in Gold Bay City above the Wilderness. Once he gives that up, going to the Otherworld means starting everything from scratch. Even abundant wealth is not a permanent guarantee.

Having grown used to comfort, the City Lord dreaded the thought of a future filled with strife for cultivation resources.

However, if he doesn’t take this opportunity to escape before Du Li and Lan Shanying begin their revenge, who knows what other troubles await? There’s also the "Immortal Alliance," far to the northern border, and who knows their true intentions? If deceived...

Furthermore, even if he expends significant "contributions" to invite an Array Master to restore the Teleportation Array, he can’t possibly keep it under constant watch like a belt on his waist. If Du Li and their group cause trouble again, wouldn’t all efforts be in vain?

"Ah this... I’m ashamed, it seems I can’t handle such a responsibility. Better to discuss it after Gold Bay City’s current crisis is resolved?" The newly promoted deputy president was no fool; he immediately realized that traveling to Qihan Mountain might be dangerous, and the old guy was trying to pass the buck at this critical moment!

Other members from the Commerce Association in the room quickly shifted to a state of observing with their eyes, noses, and hearts, fearing they might be chosen to court death.

Being the Commerce Association President is a tremendously lucrative position, otherwise the old thing wouldn’t have clung to it for so many years, refusing to let go. Now that the city is in trouble, he seeks to bow out after benefiting so much? Hah! Wishful thinking!

Who would be so foolish to not gain from the perks of being president but take on the risk under a mere titular name?

"You don’t trust me?" the old president said with a smile while writing the visiting card, "I’m concerned that going to Qihan Mountain might lead to getting entangled in mortal affairs, delaying my closed-door cultivation. Once my lifespan runs out, leaving behind a mess of problems will only cause trouble for everyone.

No need for concern. I just gathered information that Du Li and Lan Shanying should be causing havoc nearby during the day. At least sixteen or seventeen cities are known to have suffered the same fate as Gold Bay City.

The City Lords and Commerce Association Presidents of these cities are also troubled, and in such unfortunate circumstances, we should stand united against a common enemy! Therefore, I have spread the news about the ’Immortal Alliance’ in Qihan Mountain. So when the time comes, you all can go together, and there’s nothing to fear in numbers, is there?

Whether it’s the new alliance or the Immortal Alliance, ultimately, it’s the same core group from the former Demon Realm Alliance.

They have the craft, desperate to monetize by scavenging cultivation resources from various cities. Everyone knows the Commerce Association is best at making money; we consider this a formidable partnership.

When gathered together, everyone will realize that City Lords and Commerce Association Presidents from various cities still hold the majority. When our numbers swell, the rules will remain the same as before.

How the benefits are distributed and how they are safeguarded, these have been formed over thousands or tens of thousands of years. A mere forging department can’t stir up any trouble! They’re just elevating their status because everyone has needs from them now."

These words did comfort a bit.

The City Lord still felt conflicted, asking, "What is the attitude of the many city rulers whose Teleportation Arrays have been destroyed? Given that there is no leader, I’m worried that without unity, each might form their own alliances, potentially delaying important matters."

Unlike the Commerce Association, where merit rules, the position of City Lord mainly relies on inheritance. The old president can retire and promote the deputy president; but if I step down, I must choose one of my children to act as City Lord.

With an uncertain future, he didn’t want to relinquish power he clutched in his hands, yet feared for his life.

Choosing a beloved child to inherit, if the journey to Qihan Mountain goes poorly and he perishes, as a father he would be devastated; choosing a less favored child to become City Lord, if the situation stabilizes upon his success, reclaiming power would be challenging.

"Do you know who’s introducing us?" The old president asked and answered himself: "The former Right Martial Guard General of the Demon Realm Alliance, the Right General of the new alliance, and the current Cloud Cavalry General of the Immortal Alliance, Ren Pingsheng!

According to him, after the disbandment of the Demon Realm Alliance, a new alliance was briefly established with Cao Yuanwei at the forefront. But internal chaos followed, with one problem sprouting after another, and when Cao Yuanwei was assassinated, the City Lord of Wanbao City, Kang Muzi, withdrew from the new alliance, leading to a lack of a proper headquarters.

Then someone proposed that if anyone could find a suitable city to establish headquarters, they could become the new alliance leader.

Left General Lu Chongde targeted Qihan Mountain. Its unique geography makes it easy to defend and hard to attack, with the Spiritual Energy eruption from the Extreme North Realm, making it a veritable feng shui treasure land.

The Mountain Master of Qihan Mountain initially agreed with Lu Chongde, but who knew what enemy the young man provoked, leaving Qihan Mountain without a trace after departing. The Mountain Master deliberately dismissed the cultivators gathered on the mountain but couldn’t wait for Lu Chongde to discuss the next cooperative step, so he actively sought out former members of the Demon Realm Alliance.

Somehow, they ended up liaising with the forging department to cooperate in forming the Immortal Alliance.